PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dino Ebedi (ranked 2170 p4p, 25052 weight class) and Ryder Morningstar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ebedi comes to the cage accompanied by Moby Dick - Ugass kutya!. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Ebedi
vs
Morningstar

170 cm
30
150
8 - 4 - 2

175 cm
21
155
5 - 5 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Fantasy Threads

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 2, fighting out of Hilo, Dino Ebedi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ryder Morningstar!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Roger Salmon and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ebedi drives through with a takedown into Morningstar's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Ebedi passes Morningstar's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ebedi is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ebedi throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Ebedi looking to finish with strikes here!
Ebedi sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Ebedi has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morningstar wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Ebedi.
Ebedi looking to ground and pound but Morningstar is blocking nicely.
Morningstar wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Ebedi.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ebedi thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Ebedi thowing shots but they're missing.
Ebedi misses with a head shot.
Ebedi throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Morningstar because Ebedi loaded up on that one.
Ebedi throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Ebedi punching from mount but Morningstar doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Ebedi throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Ebedi throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ebedi throws some wild stikes that Morningstar manages to avoid easily.
Ebedi throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Morningstar really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ebedi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ebedi punching from mount but Morningstar doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Morningstar is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Morningstar wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Ebedi.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ebedi throwing strikes but Morningstar recovers to half guard. A much better position.
Ebedi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ebedi throwing shots but Morningstar is blocking nicely.
Ebedi is controlling the pace.
Ebedi not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ebedi throwing shots but Morningstar is blocking nicely.
Morningstar blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ebedi.
Ebedi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ebedi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ebedi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ebedi throwing shots but Morningstar is blocking nicely.
Ebedi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Morningstar's head.
Ebedi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Morningstar's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ebedi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Morningstar looks winded!
Ebedi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ebedi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ebedi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Morningstar's head.
Ebedi is controlling the pace.
Ebedi throwing shots but Morningstar is blocking nicely.
Ebedi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Morningstar defending well though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dino Ebedi dominated that round.
That's time! Ebedi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

The fighters circling - Morningstar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

Ebedi shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Morningstar manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Morningstar being controlled here, momentarily.
Ebedi trying to control but Morningstar is working from the bottom.
Morningstar working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ebedi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ebedi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ebedi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Morningstar can do to turn this around?
Ebedi pushes down on Morningstar's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ebedi is taking a breather. Morningstar says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ebedi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Morningstar's head.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ebedi throwing shots but Morningstar is blocking nicely.
Ebedi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ebedi uses his free foot to push down on Morningstar's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Morningstar.
Morningstar is breathing heavily.
Ebedi throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Morningstar wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Ebedi.
Ebedi looking to finish with strikes here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ebedi throws some wild stikes that Morningstar manages to avoid easily.
Poor strikes thrown by Ebedi there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Ebedi throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Morningstar avoids a series of strikes thrown by Ebedi.
Ebedi looking to ground and pound but Morningstar is blocking nicely.
Ebedi misses with a head shot.
Ebedi throwing strikes here but Morningstar is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ebedi thowing shots but they're missing.
Ebedi throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ebedi throwing strikes here but Morningstar is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Ebedi thowing shots but they're missing.
Ebedi throws some wild stikes that Morningstar manages to avoid easily.
Ebedi throws some wild stikes that Morningstar manages to avoid easily.
Ebedi punching from mount but Morningstar doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Ebedi throwing strikes here but Morningstar is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Ebedi sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Ebedi misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Morningstar holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Ebedi tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Ebedi throwing strikes here but Morningstar is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ebedi looking to ground and pound but Morningstar is blocking nicely.
Ebedi throws some wild stikes that Morningstar manages to avoid easily.
Dino Ebedi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Morningstar is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Ebedi unloads with some shots from mount but Morningstar bucks and avoids them well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morningstar holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Ebedi tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Poor strikes thrown by Ebedi there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Ebedi unloads with some shots from mount but Morningstar bucks and avoids them well.
Ebedi throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Ebedi throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Ebedi unloads with some shots from mount but Morningstar bucks and avoids them well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dino Ebedi dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Ebedi feints and as Morningstar raises his hands in defense, Ebedi changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Morningstar preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ebedi postures up in Morningstar's guard and throws a big left but Morningstar blocks it.
Ebedi throwing strikes but missing.
Ebedi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Morningstar works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Morningstar preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Morningstar avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ebedi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Morningstar works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Morningstar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ebedi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Morningstar managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Ebedi.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ebedi sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Morningstar is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The ground and pound from Ebedi seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Ebedi slows the pace down.
Ebedi has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Ebedi fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Ebedi in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Ebedi sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Morningstar is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Morningstar parries the strikes from Ebedi easily there. Ebedi is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Morningstar to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Ebedi.
Ebedi throws a strike aimed at the side of Morningstar's head but Morningstar avoids it well.
An elbow from Ebedi crashes against the mat.
Morningstar gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Ebedi thowing shots but they're missing.
Morningstar avoids a series of strikes thrown by Ebedi.
Ebedi thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Ebedi looking to finish with strikes here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morningstar wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Ebedi.
Ebedi thowing shots but they're missing.
Morningstar holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Ebedi tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Dino Ebedi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ebedi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Morningstar holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Ebedi tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Ebedi controlling from the full mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ebedi's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Ebedi unloads with some shots from mount but Morningstar bucks and avoids them well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ebedi looking to ground and pound but Morningstar is blocking nicely.
Ryder Morningstar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Poor strikes thrown by Ebedi there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!

And that's the end of the fight!
Dino Ebedi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ebedi, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:24
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:24
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dino Ebedi!
A victorious Dino Ebedi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.